Private Music Lessons
Suggested Age:
Various
Guitar Lessons
Piano Lessons
Drum Lessons
Voice Lessons
And more!
Please contact the instructor for times & materials.
School of Worship
Suggested Age:
13-18
Purpose
The concept of School of Worship was born several years ago out of an apparent need for young musicians in the church to learn how to develop and use their gifts in worship, and in wider Christian music ministries. For this reason a small group of Christian musicians started a worship/music school aimed at teaching young musicians how to play together in a band and lead in a corporate worship setting. After the students develop their skills in class, an opportunity to lead worship at a local church is provided.
What does School of Worship teach?
School of Worship teaches a wide variety of subjects including; Basic music theory, rhythm and groove, stage performance, studio recording, spiritual expression, musical expression and dynamics, songwriting, use of sound equipment, worship in the Bible, and many more topics. Guitar and Bass players will have some focused instruction on their instrument, as well as keyboardists, drummers, and vocalists. After sectionals the band is put back together to play through what they have learned.
About the instructor: Mark Ramsey
"I have been leading worship in some capacity in the Austin area since 1985. For the last 8 years I have been part of the Austin Vineyard where I trade worship leading duties with two other leaders. In the mid 1980's and early 1990's I traveled around Texas in two different Christian bands. We were invited to lead worship in many different types of churches so I got a pretty good overview of the differences between several denominations. I have spent a considerable amount of time over the decades in various recording studios both on secular and Christian projects. Part of the class is "thinking like a producer" which comes from my experience arranging and producing bands in the studio."